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Cubs, Nationals conclude high-scoring series
Joey Wiemer hit two homers and Jake Irvin struck out seven as the Nationals won two of three games in the series, beating the Cubs 6-3.
- On Sunday, the Washington Nationals secured a season-opening series win with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Joey Wiemer and Keibert Ruiz homered to power the offense.
- Right-Hander Jake Irvin allowed two runs and three hits over five innings, earning his first win. Clayton Beeter worked a clean ninth inning for his first save.
- Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signed a six-year, $115 million extension through 2032 this week. "That's the best part is knowing that I'm here," Crow-Armstrong said, crediting the deal for his early-season confidence.
- Washington took two of three games in the series, capitalizing on offensive depth. First-year Nationals manager Blake Butera plans to rotate catchers frequently to keep both fresh early in the season.
- The Nationals travel to Philadelphia on Monday to face the Phillies. Foster Griffin is scheduled to pitch against Philadelphia's Taijuan Walker in the opening game.
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Nationals Win the Windy City Set, Cubs Drop Two of Three at Wrigley
By Jeremy Giggy | Sports Director, White River Broadcasting The Washington Nationals left Chicago with the opening series in their back pocket, and they earned it by doing the little things early and the big things late. Washington beat the Cubs 6-3 on Sunday at Wrigley Field, giving the Nationals two wins in the three-game set and sending Chicago into the next series still searching for cleaner baseball. For the Cubs, there were flashes of powe…
Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsShota Imanaga bitten by long ball in first start of season
The Cubs and left-hander Shota Imanaga were on the brink of dissolution last fall before reconciling.Both sides showed a willingness to try again.But as anyone who has experienced a rough patch in a relationship can tell you, this might take a little time before trust is reestablished.The last thing the Cubs or Imanaga wanted to see is what took place in the first inning Sunday, when the Nationals’ Joey Wiemer cranked a three-run home run into t…
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolCHICAGO (AP) — Joey Wiemer and Venezuelan Keibert Ruiz hit home runs and the Washington Nationals took the season opener with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
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